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	PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR TTS 583:2002, Carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete – Specification The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards is revising the national standard for reinforcing steel bars, TTS 583:2002, Carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete – Specification, and is proposing that it be replaced by the adoption of two ASTM international standards. A public consultation is being held on Friday 29th January 2010 to inform the construction industry of the proposed changes to the standard, to discuss the implementation of the standard and to obtain their comments and recommendations.
	THE STANDARD Newsletter of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standard Volume 6 Issue 3 October - December 2009 Trinidad and Tobago boosts Tourism Quality through Standards.
	New Bleach Standard for Public Comment This standard specifies the requirements and test methods for all sodium hypochlorite solutions (liquid chlorine bleaches), including scented solutions. This standard also specifies the requirements for labelling and characteristics of containers. This standard does not apply to solid hypochlorite or to cleaners that contain sodium hypochlorite. Closing Date for Comments:  2010-01-29
	This is an overall presentation on the role and function of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standard, its gives a brief description of the work or each Division in the organization.
	The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS), the National Standards body is seeking to procure services for the Integration of TTBS Automated Information Management System into the Customs’ and Excise Division’s ASYCUDA World System. The TTBS hereby invites interested Vendors to submit Proposals for the above mentioned project.

	The e-bulletin celebrates the World Standards Day theme of  "Tracking Climate Change through standards" for 2009. It contains the World Standards Day Message and a list of ISO Standards on the environment.

	LABORATORY ACCREDITATION CAN MAKE REGIONAL TRADE EASIER Jamaican Prime Minister, Mr Bruce Golding said the recent incident where Trinidad and Tobago authorities initially denied entry of Jamaican patties into their local market underscored the importance of laboratory accreditation for promoting efficient trade in CARICOM.

	TTBS RETAINS ISO 9001:  2000 CERTIFICATION At a ceremony held at TTBS Head Office on 27th July, 2009 to celebrate this achievement, Mr Deryck Omar, Executive Director, TTBS was formally presented with the Certificate by PJR's representatice, Mr Larry Belusz, Executvie Committee Chairman.

	TTBS AND NWRHA FORM PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) and the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) agreed to work together to improve the quality of health services provided by this health institution.

	TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO/ASTM STANDARD (COMPULSORY) Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Closing Date for Comments:  2009-09-13          TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO/ASTM STANDARD (COMPULSORY) Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Closing Date for Comments:  2009-09-13          Back to top

	THE STANDARD Newsletter of the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards Volume 6/Issue 2:  April - June 2009 HYDROGEN - An alternative energy source for the Trinidad and Tobago Economy

	STANDARDS INFORMATION CENTRE E-BULLETIN Volume 2 /Issue 3 - June 2009 What is Metrology?

	DRAFT CARICOM REGIONAL STANDARD (COMULSORY) Labelling of Goods - General Principles          Labelling of Prepackaged Goods                      Specification for Safety Matches                        Closing Date for Comments has been extended to 2009-09-25

	PQSL REVISED TRAINING SCHEDULE:  JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2009 Includes Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management System, Quality Management.

STAY AHEAD OF CHANGING REGULATIONS WITH A FREE ALERT SERVICE Companies in Trinidad and Tobago can now stay a step ahead of export requirements from other governments/countries using "Export Alert" a unique internet based service. Companies would be able to automatically receive through email proposed changes to the rules that govern products and services. Subscribers can track their particular area from a range of forty-one fields of interest. "Export Alert" was developed by the Standards Council of Canada. The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards is working closely with the Standards Council of Canada to ensure that companies in Trinidad and Tobago can benefit from this technology.

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